The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 30,800
€ 23,000
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 is 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.95 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
